PODCAST: Introducing the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year 2019 winners

 

 

In this week's episode of the podcast, Karl spoke to Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year winners Jason Norwood and Tom Bromfield. 

Jason, 30, is a greenkeeper at Rudding Park Golf Club in Harrogate, while Tom has just graduated from his apprenticeship at Trentham Golf Club in Stoke on Trent.

Being part of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards allows you to meet and compete with the best greenkeeping students in the UK. 

Those invited to interview will be tested on their knowledge, not only of greenkeeping tasks, skills and heath and safety, but it also incorporates understanding of the job role; personal development; industry awareness; the Toro company; BIGGA and career aspirations.

The highly coveted Awards will enable you to drive your ambition for a successful career in the greenkeeping industry.

Two Awards

Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2019: available to all greenkeeping students studying for eligible qualifications

Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2019: specifically for greenkeeping students aged 20 years and under at the time of the closing date, 24 May 2019.

• Greenkeeping students can nominate themselves for the Awards
• College tutor, assessor or employer can endorse applications
• Online application process

BIGGA Excellence in Communications Awards sponsored by Campey Turf Care Systems

BIGGA and Campey Turf Care Systems have teamed up to offer one BIGGA member a money-can’t-buy trip to Jacksonville, Florida. 

The Excellence in Communications Awards recognise the important role that effective communication plays in the life of a modern greenkeeper. BIGGA members are getting better and better at communicating and we want to acknowledge those who are leading the way. 

The main prize is the Innovation and Thought Leadership Category. This features a monthly prize whereby if you write an article and send it along for inclusion in Greenkeeper International and it’s chosen to be featured in the magazine, you’ll win a £100 Continue to Learn voucher. 

Then at the end of the year we’ll take a look at all the features we’ve received and select our favourite, with the winner receiving a £750 cash prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to Jacksonville, Florida, courtesy of Campey Turf Care Systems. While on the trip you’ll visit the Air2G@ factory, TPC Sawgrass, the Daytona International Speedway and TIAA Bank Field, the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

There are also two other prizes up for grabs. The New Media Award recognises the growing importance of social media and other digital platforms to the greenkeeping profession. Whether you’re using social media, podcasts, blogging, video content or anything else to engage with golfers, we want to hear from you. 

Finally, the Outreach award recognises that face-to-face communication is just as important as any other form. We’re seeking to recognise those BIGGA members who have engaged with their local community, whether by inviting schoolchildren to take part in ecology days, getting involved in local fundraisers, or anything else.

The winners of the New Media and the Outreach awards will both receive a £400 cash prize, with the winners to be revealed on the Campey Turf Care Systems stand at BTME 2020.

Get involved with the awards or to submit an article, email [email protected] or head to our website. Links and further details are in the show notes.

Podcast

The Green Room Golf Course Podcast is produced by Karl Hansell on behalf of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association.

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